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FireRescue1 Member News Sept. 26, 2007 Volume 188 |
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| Foresters take fast action to mitigate future fire seasons |
Fire damages Wash. hops processing plant
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 The nation's worsening fire seasons are likely to get more severe unless forest managers step up tree removal efforts and prescribed fire programs, a group of scientists testified Monday before a congressional panel.
A series of deadly and destructive Inland fire seasons had been attributed to, among other things, a drought cycle expected to eventually pass ... Full Story Related Articles:  Fire scientists: Active wildfire season looks likely Forest fire strategy: Just let it go
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By Michael Medeiros, FireRescue1 Columnist |
| FireRescue1 is pleased to welcome Michael Medeiros to our ever-growing columnist ranks. After three top 10 finishes in the Firefighter Combat Challenge, Medeiros is well placed to help you get into shape with his new monthly column. Many fire departments nationwide are taking the initiative in helping their members become educated in fitness and wellness. Full Column |
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| Taking the Heat out of Summer '08 | |
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By James Augustine, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by FireRehab |
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Heat can kill across the spectrum of ages and physical conditions. Before we close the book on the very hot summer that we have endured in 2007, we should update our plans for managing heat-related issues for the fire service for 2008. Full Column |
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| "I believe that driver/operators, who function soley in that capacity, could seriously jeopardize the firefight. The suggestion of such a position within the firefighting team ignores universally accepted firefighting practices. And if the firefight goes bad before other companies arrive, what will this pseudo-driver do — radio for help?" | |||
| Posted in response to: Are Drivers-Only an Option?
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